TV rights

Television broadcast permissions

TV rights are the legal permissions to broadcast content on television.

Networks and streaming services pay for TV rights to air sports events, films, or series: The league sold its TV rights for billions.

Rights are typically exclusive and time-limited, covering specific territories: They secured the TV rights for North America.

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